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  1. Constructing a literature-based species interaction network of the forest

    Internship
    Beechnuts, the seeds of European beech (Fagus sylvatica), are an essential food resource for a variety of species in the forest, such as wild boar (Sus scrofa), rodents and several bird species. Beeches vary however strongly in their reproductive output between years, a process called masting, leading to pulsed resource dynamics that affect the demographics of these dependent species. In the literature, these effects are well described for individual species and simple trophic chains, but the more complex interaction network of species is yet understudied.

  2. Does north-south adaptation of animals also protect against climate change?

    News
    ‘Can animal populations adapt to climate change by becoming genetically similar to more southerly populations?’ That is the question posed by ecologist Natalie van Dis. Knowledge about this could indicate which populations are most at risk from the changing climate. She has been awarded a Veni grant from NWO to investigate this at NIOO over the next three years.
    Natalie van Dis bestudeert wintervlinders

  3. Postdoc Goose Impact

    Position
    We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher for research in the context of international adaptive management of geese. Did you analyse animal movement patterns during your PhD? Do you want to work with large files of goose transmitter data? Then read on!

  4. The highs and lows of fieldwork in Greenland

    Blog
    As part of the CLIMET consortium (Climate feedbacks and methane cycling in Arctic lakes: enzymes to atmosphere), researchers from the NIOO-KNAW have been in West Greenland investigating methane cycling in Arctic lakes. The aim of this first field visit was to assess variability in lake conditions and microbial composition across the low arctic landscape of Kangerlussuaq.
    CLIMET Greenland

  5. Postdoctoral researcher: avian microbiomes and reproduction

    Position
    We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our team working on avian reproductive microbiomes at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) in the group of Dr. Melissah Rowe. The postdoc will work on an ERC-funded project where the overarching aim is to understand the significance of reproductive microbiomes for host biology and fitness. Starting date is flexible, preferably between November 2025 – January 2026.

  6. Pim Leber

    People
    PhD Candidate

  7. Adapting to heat stress helps against heavy metals

    Press release
    Small aquatic organisms called rotifers have been found to also become tolerant to copper pollution after adapting to rising temperatures. Interestingly, the reverse is not true. An evolutionary experiment led by the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) shows this today in the journal Global Change Biology. ‘Understanding such long-term hereditary consequences of stress is crucial for informed environmental management and nature restoration.’
    Raderdiertje Brachionus calyciflorus

  8. David Diez Méndez

    People
    Postdoc

  9. Micro-evolutionary adaptation to one stressor modifies the ability of organisms to cope with other stressors: working towards a literature synthesis

    Internship
    The aim of the proposed internship is to provide an as complete as possible literature overview of what is known about this topic for metazoans. You will also engage in trying to explore the possibilities for a meta-analysis.

  10. Expeditie NEXT 2026

    Event
    Also in 2026, NIOO will be present at the national science festival for (thousands of) kids and their families. Will the giant soil animal maze be up and running again? That's where you go underground yourself... Will there be a new festival stand with surprises? Come join the festival and experience it!
    Expeditie NEXT 2024